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Last updated: 29/06/2011
Neil Sandford has extensive experience of participation in collaborative RTD projects since the mid-1980s and, from the other side of the table, of evaluating and monitoring projects on behalf of the EC.
The pre-screening process is intended to give you, the proposal-writer, early warning of possible problems as cost-effectively as possible. The pre-screening service simulates the actual EC evaluation process for a near-complete proposal, and delivers concise comments against each evaluation criterion as well as general guidance.
This service is offered as an introduction to FP7 support at a fixed price of £400.00+vat for traditional "instruments" or £750.00+vat for Integrating Projects and Networks of Excellence. Other fees by agreement and normally based on hourly rates.
Proposal development: Following an initial screening, further support for viable proposals can be provided by e-mail, phone or face-to-face.
A tailored face-to-face introduction to Framework Research - the rules, procedures, benefits and risks. Build on what you already know (individually or in a small group) and decide how much more you need to understand in order to make the crucial decision.
Development workshop for an in-house team of proposal writers, using previous failed bids as the basis for a mock evaluation - highlighting the kind of critical errors that can be made in developing project ideas.
During the formative stages of planning your proposal, Neil can help by facilitating meetings with partners intended to scope and plan the proposal and the more detailed workplan. Use of an impartial external facilitator can help each participant achieve their goals more effectively.
Contact Neil if you are interested in arranging an in-house partnering workshop for your proposed consortium.
See also: Partnering: Advice for Framework research consortia
from Neil Sandford and Charles Stubbs